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handyperson

American  
[han-dee-pur-suhn] / ˈhæn diˌpɜr sən /

noun

  1. a person who is practiced at doing maintenance work.


Gender

See -person.

Etymology

Origin of handyperson

handy(man) + -person

Example Sentences

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A handyperson can be a great resource to take care of small or medium tasks around your home.

From Seattle Times Sep. 21, 2023

Maybe a clever handyperson service could help you with that.

From Washington Post Jul. 11, 2022

When it comes to major home remodels such as a kitchen or bathroom, or any project too large for a handyperson, Elfline recommends working with a designer.

From Seattle Times Sep. 17, 2021

Q: We had a handyperson put in a door sweep on the left-hand door of double front doors that swing in.

From Washington Post Sep. 12, 2021

Other issues on his platform include ending state income taxes for most Californians, building a water pipeline from the Mississippi River to address the drought, and ending the “underground handyperson economy.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2021

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